Shep Ty, operating under the name Embrace Game Changer, is located in Inglewood, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Embrace Game Changer employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Embrace Game Changer is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Embrace Game Changer generated $189.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $200.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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EMBRACE UTILIZES COMMUNITY SERVICE TO CREATE ENVIRONMENTS THAT ALLOW PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER WORKING TOWARD A COMMON CAUSE. THE ORGANIZATION IS BUILT ON THE PHILOSOPHY THAT SERVING COMMUNITIES IN NEED BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GAME CHANGER PROGRAM: GAME CHANGER PROGRAM IS AN EXPERIEMTIAL LEARNING MODULE ROOTED IN BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY THAT UTILIZES SPORTING EVENTS TO CREATE A SAFE SPACE FOR MODERATED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, TO PREVENT VIOLENT/DEADLY INTERACTIONS BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CIVILIAN MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE ULTIMATE GOALS FOR GAME CHANGERS IS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO BECOME BETTER EDUCATED ABOUT ONE ANOTHER, LEADING TO CHANGES IN PERCEPTION AND BEHAVIOR, LEADING TO A CHANGE IN OUTCOMES.
COPS AND CONVICTS PROGRAM IS A PODCAST THAT FEATURES IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS WITH CONVICTED FELONS AND FORMER POLICE OFFICERS.
VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM: VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY IS A PROGRAM FUNDED BY DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO DO RESEARCH IN DEVELOPING AN IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY PROTOTYPE THAT FEATURES INTERACTIVE TRAINING SCENARIOS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE, EXPOSE AND BRING ABOUT CHANGES IN PERCEPTION.
MODERATION SERVICES PROGRAM: MODERATION SERVICES INVOLVES DISCUSSIONS WITH COPORATE EMPLOYEES ABOUT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUE IN AMERICA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sean Sheppard Ceo/exec Director | 50 | $134,008 | |
Dr Aaron Bruce Board Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Edwin Cruz Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Michael Files Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stuart Tryon Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Rick Wall Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $189,422 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $9 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $189,431 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $161,913 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $650 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $19,291 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $536 |
Other expenses | $17,832 |
Total expenses | $200,222 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $11,802 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $13,332 |
Total liabilities | $25,000 |
Net assets or fund balances | -$11,668 |